South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-20-12 — Off

South Dakota § 32-20-12
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES
Ch. 32-19MOTORCYCLE REGULATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-20-12 (2026).

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No person may operate on a public street or highway an off - road vehicle except for crossing from one side of the road to the other. A person twelve years of age or older may operate an off - road vehicle in a highway ditch if the vehicle is operated as close as possible to the outer edge of the highway right - of - way. However, no person may operate an off - road vehicle in a highway ditch along the interstate highway system, or operate an off - road vehicle on any lands owned, leased, or controlled by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, or any highway ditch located within, except on a designated off - road vehicle area or designated trail, or operate an off - road vehicle in a highway ditch that is designated as part of the state snowmobile trails system pursuant to chapter 41-19 o

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Legislative History

SL 1985, ch 238, § 8; SL 1986, ch 259; SL 1987, ch 232; SL 1987, ch 233, § 1; SL 1989, ch 256, § 18.

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